Insulation
Question from Maggie Typically we have used fiberglass insulation. Son is building a Tiny house and researching a good insulation I’m finding very mixed information…alot of it depending on what they are trying to sell. although hard at time to...Teflon EcoElite
Question from Tricia Hi – thanks so much for this service. I’ve been searching for eco/health friendly outdoor gear and recently came across Teflon EcoElite as a new waterproof coating. Have you heard about this or know anything about it? Seems to have...Water Bottles for Kids at School
Question from Sarah Hello! Thanks for your dedication and helpful research. I’ve enjoyed your website for many years. What is the best water bottle to send to school with kids (first grade)? I know that I could send a Life Factory but worried about glass and having it...Lacquer Paint
Question from Claudia I found this website while searching how to remove the smell of lacquer paint from our home. We had our kitchen cabinets recently painted, and I never thought to ask what they would use. The smell was so horrible we had to stay in a hotel for the...Colophon in Shoes
Question from Nikolay Are there any shoes proven free of Colophon? Lisa’s Answer I am not familiar with Colophon....Water Repellent Treatment
Question from Anderson Are the water repellent treatments used on clothing toxic? For example, the “Rain Guard” by Carharrt? Its described as a DWR durable water repellent. It is my understanding that it means its probably a fluoropolymer such as the cancer causing...Toaster Oven and Air Fryer
Update September, 2020: Are Air Fryers Really Healthy? Question from Sandee Are there any toaster oven-air fryer units that you recommend? Lisa’s Answer Non-stick coatings are the watch-outs for both of these items. Waring is one of the few toaster brands that do...Are Tetra Paks Non-Toxic?
With fall in full force and Thanksgiving looming on the horizon, I started to stock up on some kitchen staples that I don’t buy at other times of the year. A favorite is pumpkin puree that comes in a shelf-stable box, which I use to make soup. During the summer it’s...IKEA Enameled Pot
Question from Karen I know that Debra has recommended Le Creuset in the past and I would love to own one one day, but its just not in the budget for me right now. When I was in Ikea the other day I noticed they have their own enameled steel pot. It says that the...
